Care & Cleaning - Maytag ATB1504ARQ Service Manual

Care & Cleaning
To avoid electrical shock which can cause severe
personal injury or death, disconnect power to
refrigerator before cleaning. After cleaning, connect
power.
Refrigerator Cleaning Chart
PART
REFRIGERATOR
EXTERIOR
Front base grille
Condenser
Door handles
Painted metal surfaces:
Cabinet, doors
Defrost Drain Pan
REFRIGERATOR AND
FREEZER INTERIOR
Door gasket
Glass shelves
Interior and door liner
Drawers, bins,
shelves, etc.
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WARNING
Mild detergent and warm water
Mild liquid sprays
Vacuum cleaner attachment
Cleaning brush
(Part No. 20001017) available
from your dealer.
Mild detergent and warm water
Mild liquid sprays
Mild detergent and warm water
Mild liquid sprays
Mild detergent and warm water
Baking soda and warm water
Mild detergent and warm water
Mild detergent and warm water
Glass cleaner
Mild liquid sprays
Mild detergent and warm water
Baking soda and warm water
Mild detergent and warm water
CAUTION
To avoid personal injury or property damage,
observe the following:
• Do not touch refrigerated surfaces with wet or
damp hands, they may stick to the cold metal
surfaces.
• Before cleaning the freezer, allow it to warm up.
• Allow glass shelves to warm up before immersing
in warm water.
TIPS AND PRECAUTIONS
Remove the front base grille (see
No need for cleaning unless environment is particularly
greasy, dusty or there is significant pet traffic in the home
(see page 12).
Dry with a clean, soft cloth.
Do not wipe the refrigerator with a soiled dishwashing
cloth or wet towel. These may leave residue that can
scratch and weaken the paint.
Do not use scouring pads, powdered cleansers, bleach or
cleaners containing bleach. These products can scratch
and erode the paint finish.
Do not wax plastic or vinyl parts.
Routine cleaning usually not necessary unless environ-
ment is particularly humid or dusty. Pan should be
drained and cleaned prior to moving the refrigerator (see
page 12).
Use 1-2 tablespoons baking soda per quart of water. Be
sure to wring out excess water from sponge or cloth
when cleaning around controls, lights, or electrical parts.
Allow the glass to warm up to room temperature
before immersing in warm water. Never use hot
water.
See above for baking soda solution.
Do not use abrasive cleaners, concentrated detergents,
bleaches, cleaning waxes, solvents or polish cleaners to
clean the refrigerator interior.
Dry thoroughly. Do not wash in automatic dishwasher.
page 3).